Well, I wonder how much input AMX gave them in the design of the App. I REALLY hope it isn't watered down.

And anyway, AMX will still be making money on the software and don't forget about the custom AMX iPad Velcro Mount that's available for only $799.00! Seriously though, anybody ever look at what $600.00 MSRP buys you for an MVP-TCS-52-GB? When I first saw one, I laughed for about 3 seconds and then started to get a little pissed.

Seriously though, anybody ever look at what $600.00 MSRP buys you for an MVP-TCS-52-GB? When I first saw one, I laughed for about 3 seconds and then started to get a little pissed.

Yeah, I hear ya! I've never had to heart to mark up the docks and usually just add them in at cost.

On a brighter note I now might be able to salvage a deal that was going south after they added five 5200i to the project (and other stuff) and then choked when I sent them the new total. Of course this from customers who spent $30k on the Foyer fixture and $20k lighting up the glass steps in their stainless steel stairs. Now maybe instead of the 5200i's I can suggest an iPod touch if otherwise there would be nothing.

It is? The year I got out of college was right after companies figured out they could get workers in a certain Asian country to write code for far less money.

Far less money and far less quality. Unfortunately the accountants in the US have decided the US doesn't need to lead the world in technology so we should outsource all the innovation to other countries. The US has fallen way behind in tech. But you don't need to worry since those countries will soon be outsourcing it back to the US.
Paul

You guys see that another iRidium version came out? Dude is moving fast on development! The Youtube video is very impressive and you can download it NOW. Gonna have to take a closer look at this. If anything, it should keep prices down on both apps. Looks like it is turning into a legit competitor.

For competition to exist, there should be at least two competitors... We'll have to wait how this phrase sounds when the price and the features matrix of the TPC will be slapped onto the table.
Until then, the iRidium is indeed maturing fast and has a reasonable price.

And something else... although an iPhone/Pad thread... I think the WinXP feature is the one that gets me. I have been waiting for a proper panel virtualization tool for my testing and this seems to be almost there. And not only for that.

However is strange that AMX uploaded that Apple UI webpage, without mentioning the TPC solution.

If they have it in mind, and it's "almost" there, why not waiting 'till it's actually there? Something's fishy around here.
But it's also interesting that AMX launched that webpage now, that there is so much discussion on the forums about these applications.

Everyone seems to want to be able to control AMX systems spending $20. Am I the only one seeing some kind of weirdness around? (like buying a ferrari and then fitting in chinese tires cause they'r a lot cheaper)

...Everyone seems to want to be able to control AMX systems spending $20. Am I the only one seeing some kind of weirdness around? (like buying a ferrari and then fitting in chinese tires cause they'r a lot cheaper)

I don't know of any clients who really LIKE spending money. Some may like shopping but I'm sure they'd rather not get rid of cash to do it. Likewise some may find what they get to be awesome but if they were offered the same thing for half the price, I am pretty sure they won't say "no... keep the price as it is - better yet, raise it for me!"

Hey, the childishly-wordfiltered competitor offers FREE (as in beer) software to use a PC for control. WHY OH WHY AREN'T THEY CHARGING $500 PER LICENSE IS BEYOND ME; THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG IN THIS UNIVERSE!

AMX Interfaces With Apple Products In Many Ways: Comparing Apples to Apple

What I find funny about this line is that they're not comparing apples to apples based on what the rest of the article says. Just cux AMX is getting a little fruity doesn't make them an apple and definitely not if a dedicated app is what an apple is to be defined as. AMX's current solutions are more like lemons, sure you can eat them but they're sour as hell and not intended to be eaten by themselves. So right now I consider it comparing lemons to apples if that's the game we're going to play.

The $50,000.00 question is why publish this annoucment? Why no mention of the TPC solution if that is indeed going to come to fruition (fruit theme)? I just don't get it! As soon as I start getting that warm fuzzy feeling back they seem to do things that just boggles my mind, that seems to defy logic and makes me question what direction this ship is heading and if anyone with intelligence has the con?

I am glad to hear you guys feeling the same way. I have seen so many in the industry trying to defend $8k touchpanels, they just don't make sense in resi anymore. I am waiting for people to start asking if the AMX panels have multi-touch...

I'm pretty certain that the TPC announcement is genuine. They've stuck an AMX quote on their site after all, and it's still there.

But why AMX would choose to remind the world of their half-hearted approach to Apple integration ahead of having anything credible to throw into the mix is somewhat of a mystery. At least they didn't dig out the Apple remote .irl file... I'm going to remain unhassled by this and enjoy my Easter. Think happy thoughts everyone. Much like Morpheus; I Believe.

No surprises here. Just installed iTeleport on my iPad and works exactly like iPhone. Will probably use it more over next few days and see how it fits in to my system design. If only AMX would stop dragging their feet and let us know what's going on with TPC.

Just as an aside, I only bought the iPad for AMX integration but it's been 24 hours and I'm starting to get it. There might be a use for this thing after all.

#AMX on #iPad: margins on dedicated touchscreens "will not disappear" co. already embraces app model for its own gear http://bit.ly/asS1F9

CE Pro have been doing a LOT on the iPad including getting the views of the Automation industry's major players. I went to Julie's piece, where I found this

Andrulis says the iPad will not make dedicated touchpanels obsolete, saying he expects ?most customers will still want the functionality and convenience of a dedicated touchpanel.?

Andrulis points to AMX's Modero touchpanels. Those units are specifically engineered for control system integration, offering functions like advanced wireless security and various form factors.

AMX already has a home automation app for the iPhone and says "nothing new will be required? for an iPad app.

AMX has already taken on a bit of the Apple business model in the UI Resource Center on its Web site. The company has offered user interface apps for years, including G4 ComputerControl, i!-Weather, PictureFrame, TakeNote and widgets like Analog Clock, Calculator, Messenger, and Notes.

?Our approach remains to give our customers the solutions they want," Andrulis says. "AMX historically has been an advocate of open-standards based platforms allowing for simpler technology integration and greater user choice."

I'm getting a bit confused. Is there anyone from AMX reading this able to give us some clarity? I'm pretty certain you guys do not have a home automation app for the iPhone right now.

I am glad to hear you guys feeling the same way. I have seen so many in the industry trying to defend $8k touchpanels, they just don't make sense in resi anymore. I am waiting for people to start asking if the AMX panels have multi-touch...

Are they the only ones? I see a lot of people in this thread that I suspect would like to offer a gesture

To my knowledge they are the only ones. There's a demo on their site showing how you can scroll through icons, media libraries, etc, in an "apple like" manner, by sliding your finger across the panel. Looks pretty cool. Sure with the MVP-8400 could do that.

To my knowledge they are the only ones. There's a demo on their site showing how you can scroll through icons, media libraries, etc, in an "apple like" manner, by sliding your finger across the panel. Looks pretty cool.

Had a chance to play with one at ISE in Feb. Felt like a partial implementation, certain screens , certain areas of screens. I suspect unless you do it properly it will just feel annoying to anyone used to an iPhone. TPs themselves were quite nice however.